Elements of Physics - PHY 100 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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PHY 100 - Elements of Physics
Covers basic concepts of physics, including Newtonian mechanics, properties of matter, heat transfer, waves, fundamental behavior of gases, optics, ionizing radiation, and fundamentals of electricity and magnetism. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, application of arithmetic, exponents, and algebraic skills such as solving for an unknown variable in an equation, and finding the slope and intercept from the equation of a line. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2023 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
52306 PHY 100-001N 4
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 100-001N must take lab PHY 100-0A1N. The lab component for this section will meet on-campus on Mondays from 11:10 AM - 2:05 PM.
Fifteen Week
53219 PHY 100-001W 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Lecture section 001W must be taken with Lab section 0A1W.
65610 PHY 100-003N 4
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students registering for PHY 100-003N must take lab PHY 100-0A3N. The lab component for this section will meet virtually, on Zoom on Thursdays from 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM.
Fifteen Week
52496 PHY 100-01YA 4
  Tu    
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
52424 PHY 100-01YM 4
 M     
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 100 01YM lecture must be taken with PHY 100 0A1M lab, 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
52425 PHY 100-02YM 4
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 100 02YM lecture must be taken with PHY 100 0A2M lab, 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
52324 PHY 100-040N 4
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 100-040N must take lab PHY 100-0C1N.The lab component for this section will meet on-campus on Mondays from 2:20 PM - 5:50 PM.
Thirteen Week
53217 PHY 100-040W 4
      Sa
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2023-09-05 Woodbridge P
Lecture section 040W must be taken with Lab section A40W.
Thirteen Week
52426 PHY 100-0A1M 0
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 100 01YM lecture must be taken with PHY 100 0A1M lab, Classes meet in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
52307 PHY 100-0A1N 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
52427 PHY 100-0A2M 0
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 100 02YM lecture must be taken with PHY 100 0A2M lab. Classes meet in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
65611 PHY 100-0A3N 0
    Th  
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Labs meet in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Fifteen Week
53642 PHY 100-0A4M 0
 M     
5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 100 40YM lecture must be taken with PHY 100 0A4M lab. Classes meet in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
52326 PHY 100-0C1N 0
 M     
2:20 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies
Thirteen Week
53641 PHY 100-40YM 4
   W   
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 100 40YM lecture must be taken with PHY 100 0A4M lab. 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
53598 PHY 100-42YN 4
     F 
9:35 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
 2023-09-05 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 100-42YN must take lab PHY 100-C3YN.The lab component for this section will meet on-campus on Fridays from 11:15 AM - 12:55 PM.
Hybrid Course
Thirteen Week
53220 PHY 100-A01W 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL CV
Lab section 0A1W must be taken with Lecture section 001W.
53218 PHY 100-A40W 0
      Sa
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Woodbridge P
Lab section A40W must be taken with Lecture section 040W.
Thirteen Week
53600 PHY 100-C3YN 0
     F 
11:15 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Annandale P
Hybrid Course
50% of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you will be expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies.
Thirteen Week
53275 PHY 100-E20W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL WW
1st twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and fast internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for online lab PHY 100-ES1W. Starts August 21.
52898 PHY 100-E50N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 100-ET1N. Starts September 5.
52901 PHY 100-E60W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 100-EU1W. Starts September 18.
53746 PHY 100-E61L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 100-EU2L. Starts September 18.
67658 PHY 100-E97L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-10-03 Virtual and NOL WW
Ten-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 100-EV1L. Starts October 3.
53276 PHY 100-ES1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 100-E20W is held online. Starts August 21.
52899 PHY 100-ET1N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 100-E50N is held online. Starts September 5.
52902 PHY 100-EU1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 100-E60W is held online. Starts September 18.
53747 PHY 100-EU2L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 100-E61L is held online. Starts September 18.
67659 PHY 100-EV1L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-10-03 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 100-E97L is held online. Starts October 3.
52497 PHY 100-YA1A 0
    Th  
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course

Spring 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
41782 PHY 100-001L 4
    Th  
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Register for PHY100-0A1L lab at Loudoun campus . Lecture Classes meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
38643 PHY 100-001N 4
  Tu    
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students registering for PHY 100-001N will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 101-0A1N. The lab component for this section will meet on Zoom on Thursday from 2:20PM - 5:15PM.
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Fifteen Week
40985 PHY 100-001W 4
 M     
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Woodbridge CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
41194 PHY 100-002A 4
      Sa
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
41906 PHY 100-002L 4
 M     
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Signal Hill P
Register for PHY100-0A2L lab at Signal Hill . Lecture Class meets at Signal Hill, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
38647 PHY 100-002N 4
 M     
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 100-002N will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 101-0A2N. The lab component for this section will meet in person on Wednesday from 6:30PM - 9:25PM.
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
41192 PHY 100-01YA 4
  Tu    
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
36041 PHY 100-01YM 4
 M     
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
36048 PHY 100-02YM 4
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
40987 PHY 100-040W 4
      Sa
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2024-01-30 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
38661 PHY 100-041N 4
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 100-041N will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 101-0C2N. The lab component for this section will meet in person on Monday from 2:20PM - 5:50PM.
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
41911 PHY 100-0A1L 0
  Tu    
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Reston Center P
Lab for PHY100-001L lecture. Lab Class meets at Reston Center , on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
36045 PHY 100-0A1M 0
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
38644 PHY 100-0A1N 0
    Th  
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Fifteen Week
Lab for section PHY 100-001N.
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
41195 PHY 100-0A2A 0
      Sa
1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
41912 PHY 100-0A2L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Signal Hill P
Lab for PHY100-002L lecture. Lab Class meets at Signal Hill , on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
36050 PHY 100-0A2M 0
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
38648 PHY 100-0A2N 0
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Lab for section PHY 100-002N.
Fifteen Week
36056 PHY 100-0A4M 0
 M     
5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
38654 PHY 100-0B1N 0
     F 
9:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Lab for section PHY 100-20YN.
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Twelve Week
38663 PHY 100-0C2N 0
 M     
2:20 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Annandale P
Lab for section PHY 100-041N.
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
38653 PHY 100-20YN 4
   W   
9:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This section is a hybrid course. Students registering for PHY 100-20YN will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 101-0B1N. The lab component for this section will meet in person on Friday from 9:30AM - 1:15PM.
Twelve Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
36053 PHY 100-40YM 4
   W   
5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
40986 PHY 100-A01W 0
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Woodbridge CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
40988 PHY 100-A40W 0
      Sa
12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
41978 PHY 100-E05L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 100 ES1L. Starts January 16.
41983 PHY 100-E06N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 100 ES2N. Starts January 16.
26208 PHY 100-E20L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
1st twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 100 ES3L. Starts January 16.
26558 PHY 100-E50W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-30 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 100 ET1W. Starts January 30.
26555 PHY 100-E60W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-02-13 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 100 EU1W. Starts February 13.
26210 PHY 100-E61L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-02-13 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 100 EU2L. Starts February 13.
41982 PHY 100-ES1L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 100 E05L is held online. Starts January 16.
41984 PHY 100-ES2N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 100 E06N is held online. Starts January 16.
26209 PHY 100-ES3L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 100 E20L is held online. Starts January 16.
26559 PHY 100-ET1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-30 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 100 E50W is held online. Starts January 30.
26556 PHY 100-EU1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-02-13 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 100 E60W is held online. Starts February 13.
26211 PHY 100-EU2L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-02-13 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 100 E61L is held online. Starts February 13.
41193 PHY 100-YA1A 0
    Th  
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
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